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Pitkin County, Colorado in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Pitkin County averaged 0.92 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 81% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8). Median household income is $102,645 and the unemployment rate was 3.3% in August 2026. About 16,985 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Pitkin County?
From 2021 through 2025, Pitkin County averaged 15 reported violent crimes a year, along with 245 property crimes. That is 0.92 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 81% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8), and 75% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 15.4 per 1,000 residents, compared with 28.1 across Colorado.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Pitkin County | Per 1,000 | Colorado per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 15 | 0.92 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 7 | 0.43 | 0.64 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.00 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 8 | 0.49 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 245 | 15.4 | 28.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 15 | 0.92 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 219 | 13.4 | 18.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 0.73 | 5.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (3 agencies; 94% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Pitkin County?
The median household in Pitkin County earns $102,645 a year, close to the Colorado median ($95,470). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,139,100 by its owners; renters pay a median $2,004. The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 387 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Pitkin County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,985 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $102,645 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,139,100 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,004 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 2.7% | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 62.8% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 62.8% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 47.2 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.0% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Pitkin County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Pitkin County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Pitkin County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Smuggler Mountain. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Pitkin County has 7 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 5 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Ruedi Dam (322 ft) and Wildcat (94 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Pitkin County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). In 2024, 0 of 257 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 27 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest).
Is there road construction in Pitkin County?
No highway work zones were listed in Pitkin County in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Pitkin County?
Federal school lists show 6 public and 1 private schools in the county. USGS mapping shows 10 fire or EMS stations and 4 police or sheriff stations.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Pitkin County
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Pitkin County. There are 4 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map in Pitkin County: Alpine Liquor (Basalt), Aspen Grog Shop (Aspen), Aspen Wine & Spirits (Aspen), Daly Bottle Shop (Snowmass Village), Local Spirits (Aspen), Meredith General Store (Meredith), Of Grape & Grain INC (Aspen), Redstone General Store (Redstone) and 3 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Pitkin County on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Pitkin County?
Pitkin County averaged 15 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.92 per 1,000 residents, 81% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 15.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Pitkin County?
$102,645 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $95,470 for Colorado and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Pitkin County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 387 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Pitkin County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Pitkin County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Pitkin County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Pitkin County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Smuggler Mountain.
Is there road construction in Pitkin County right now?
No highway work zones were listed in Pitkin County in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How does Pitkin County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffee County | 20,178 | 1.1 | $84,132 |
| Eagle County | 55,135 | 1.6 | $104,096 |
| Garfield County | 62,479 | 2.8 | $91,131 |
| Gunnison County | 17,241 | 2.3 | $84,527 |
| Lake County | 7,380 | 2.4 | $96,575 |
| Mesa County | 158,601 | 3.5 | $73,658 |
More: Colorado statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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